Seated Yoga Poses
Get grounded in your yoga practice with seated poses that help you find better alignment, increase your flexibility, and relieve lower back pain and discomfort. And best of all? Many of these postures are accessible even for beginners.
Latest in Seated Yoga Poses
Bound Angle Pose
Bound Angle Pose, or Baddha Konasana, opens the deepest part of the hip muscles.
Lotus Pose
Padmasana creates an essential foundation for meditation practice, while stretching the front of the thighs and ankles.
Staff Pose
It might look straightforward, but there's more to Dandasana than meets the eye.
Seated Forward Bend
Fold into Paschimottanasana to help your distracted mind—and your hamstrings—unwind.
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III
Sometimes called the Sage's Pose, Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III (Marichyasana III) is a wise addition to any practice.
Easy Pose
Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose (or Sukhasana) can be quite challenging.
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose, or Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, offers a deep, vivid stretch to the side body paired with loving and heart-opening movement.
Boat Pose
Boat Pose, or Paripurna Navasana, requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone to build mental and physical focus, inspiring a full-body awareness.
Boat Pose Made Easy
You’re not the only one to quietly curse when the teacher cues this pose. Here’s how to strengthen your body so you no longer dread Navasana. We swear.
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I
Folding into Marichyasana I or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I calms your mind, extends your spine, and gives your internal organs a healthy squeeze.
Chair Yoga Sequence for the Whole Body and Mind
Try this accessible chair yoga sequence designed to reduce joint strain and boost your concentration, mobility, and strength.
Try Partner Yoga For a Unique Valentine’s Day Treat
Try a new, surprisingly intimate way to connect with your partner this Valentine's Day. This simple sequence can inspire loving touch and closeness with your sweetheart—or even a dear friend.
Accessible Yoga: Chair Sun Salutation
You can still receive the physical and mental benefits of beloved Sun Salutation from a chair. If standing is painful, difficult, or impossible, try this variation of Sun Salutation to feel more you more grounded, balanced, and at home in your body. Bonus: you can do it at your desk for a rejuvenating midday break.
Iyengar 201: Find Your Most Grounded and Spacious Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana with a Chair
Learn how to use a chair and a block in Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose to both ground and expand the posture all at once.
A Hero (Pose) for Every Home Practice
The intensity of Virasana can feel as daunting as the hero’s journey in your favorite adventure story. Choose the variation on the pose, ranging from gentle to fiery, to fit the narrative of your personal story on the mat today.
16 Yoga Poses to Find Instant Calm and Peace
Feel grounded and relaxed with this soothing, hip-opening sequence.
Not Flexible? You Need This Seated Forward Bend
So you think you can't do yoga? Flexibility develops over time. Practicing Janu Sirsasana is a start.
Sukhasana Isn’t All Easy
When you bring awareness to your alignment and intention, there's plenty of work to do in Sukhasana.
Wring Out With a Twist
For the best benefits, learn to work twists like Half Lord of the Fishes Pose deeply in two directions.
Welcome Discomfort in Bound Angle Pose
Learn to approach your edge with ease in Baddha Konasana.